Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kindezi Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 3% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 5% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1760 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
74%
13%
White
2%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Kindezi Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kindezi Academy's ranking?
Kindezi Academy is ranked #1760 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Kindezi Academy?
417 students attend Kindezi Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kindezi Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kindezi Academy?
Kindezi Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kindezi Academy offer ?
Kindezi Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Kindezi Academy part of?
Kindezi Academy is part of Kindezi Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Kindezi Academy located?
Kindezi Academy is located in the Meadows neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Meadows.
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